Dr. Eshan Arya holds an impressive record of having taught over 25,000 students from 120 countries, Dr. Arya has visited Singapore and China to train academics and executives in business economics and leadership. He has received the best lecturer University award and several community leadership awards. He has been invited to speak at the G20 Summit about youth leadership and lectures at some of the world’s top universities, delivering courses for professional and executive MBA programs in business strategy, international business, international HRM, international trade, strategic management, organisational behaviour, management practice and theory, and entrepreneurship and innovation. Dr. Arya has mentored entrepreneurs at the Melbourne Business Incubation Hub and trained them in design thinking. He co-introduced Jiu Jitsu in India, ran a successful martial arts business, and founded his registered martial arts style Arya-Kai Goju Ryu.

Dr. Arya, a passionate leader with over two decades of experience, is deeply committed to student wellbeing. His career path has traversed roles in universities, residential colleges, and social organizations. He has devoted much of his work to creating programs that support students in all aspects of their lives, merging his educational insights with business acumen to develop effective strategies that have a tangible impact. He is the winner of a prestigious Pan Aus-NZ award for designing a well-being programme for University students.

Throughout his career, Dr. Arya has led initiatives addressing critical issues such as racism, domestic violence, and the unique challenges faced by students dealing with personal, social, financial, and academic difficulties. He has received several prestigious awards for teaching and leadership in multiple countries for his efforts. He leads with a zeal for fostering resilient, empowered students who reach their full potential, aiming to influence educational policy and enhance student and community engagement positively.

Additionally, Dr. Arya holds positions as a Director on several non-profit boards, including Muskaan Support Australia and the Olympics Committee of Asia for Jiu Jitsu. He serves as the Co-Chair of the Intercollegiate Arts and Culture Committee within the University of Melbourne Intercollegiate Network, Victoria. He is an active member of the Student Amenities and Scholarly Services Wellbeing Committee, the Research and Knowledge Committee of the Asia Pacific Student Accommodation Association, and the Advisory Council of Holy Rosary Primary School in Kensington.